Franz Wagner's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) will remain on the sidelines for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Wagner sprained his right ankle in last Wednesday's contest, and Friday will mark his fourth straight absence. The 22-year-old three-level scorer is averaging career-high figures in his third season with 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 85.2% shooting from the free-throw line over 34 outings as Orlando's No. 2 scoring option behind Paolo Banchero, and he would appear to be on the wrong side of questionable for Saturday's tilt against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke have been the clear fantasy beneficiaries of Wagner's absence in terms of playing time, with the former sinking multiple three-pointers for the Magic in each of his past five appearances.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be his third consecutive missed game after not missing a single game prior. The Michigan product sprained his ankle on January 3 against the Sacramento Kings when he was only five minutes into the game. They've been able to squeak out two wins while he's been out, but Wagner's offensive abilities are missed. There still isn't a firm timetable for his return, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to see if his status is upgraded for the next game. In the meantime, Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke will see some extra minutes. Houstan is likely the better streaming option for managers in need.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is out again for Sunday's game against Atlanta. The 22-year-old tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's double-overtime meeting with the Sacramento Kings and didn't play on Friday versus Denver. Chuma Okeke got the start in his place, finishing with seven rebounds, three points, one steal, and one block. Of course, without Wagner on the floor, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, and Cole Anthony should remain the primary scoring options, with the trio accounting for 82 of Orlando's 122 team points on Friday.

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) won't play on Friday against Denver. The 22-year-old logged five minutes in Wednesday's double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings before exiting with a sprained ankle, finishing with six points. However, he'll now miss his first game of the year, although there's a chance his absence could extend beyond Friday's meeting with the defending champs. Fortunately, Paolo Banchero, who also tweaked his ankle versus the Kings, isn't on the injury report, which will lessen the blow caused by Wagner's absence. At the same time, Cole Anthony (quadriceps) and Jalen Suggs should see an uptick on the scoring end, with guys like Moritz Wagner, Anthony Black, and Wendell Carter Jr. expected to get more involved.

Orlando Magic guard/forward Franz Wagner played only five minutes in Wednesday's double-overtime thriller against Sacramento, exiting early with a right ankle sprain. Wagner finished the contest with six points and two rebounds. He's been a key man all year of the Magic, with averages of 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. X-rays on Wagner's ankle came back clean, but he could still miss some time. Caleb Houstan and Chuma Okeke saw extra action without Wagner on Wednesday. Orlando returns to action on Friday in a matchup versus Denver.